During her stay, she moves back in with her sister Gala, her young nephew Tito, and her mother, who is battling Alzheimer's. Alicia is forced to face "old ghosts," specifically the severe school bullying she experienced during her adolescence. Amidst this emotional turmoil, she meets , the local schoolteacher, who becomes a pillar of support as they develop a slow-burning, sincere relationship. Core Themes

: The complexities of caring for a parent with illness and navigating strained sibling relationships.

: Sold in paperback through Amazon and local Spanish bookstores.

: The physical and emotional journey of returning to a place one has avoided for years.

The novel explores several sensitive and relatable themes, as noted by reviewers at Babelio and Lecturalia :

También llueve en verano - Libro de Sara Ballarín - Lecturalia

As a contemporary release from (Penguin Random House), the book is widely available in several digital and physical formats:

is a contemporary Spanish novel by Sara Ballarín , published in 2021. It is a reflective story about rediscovering one's roots and the necessity of confronting a painful past to build a better future. Plot Summary